Mark Struthers McBride
Mark Struthers McBride | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | |
| In office 1998–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Grissom |
| Succeeded by | John Rhodes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Struthers McBride |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of South Carolina |
Mark Struthers McBride is an American politician and businessman who was mayor of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. A member of the Republican Party, he served as mayor from 1998 to 2006.
Early life, family and education
[edit]McBride graduated from the University of South Carolina.
Political career
[edit]City Council
[edit]McBride served on Myrtle Beach City Council from 1994 to 1997.[1]
Mayor of Myrtle Beach
[edit]In 1997, McBride defeated incumbent Robert Grissom in a runoff for Mayor of Myrtle Beach.[2] The position of mayor has the same political power as the city's other council members.[3]
2004 US Senate election
[edit]McBride joined a six-candidate field in the race for the US Senate seat of retiring incumbent Fritz Hollings.[4] McBride was defeated in the Republican primary, coming in fifth place; the eventual runoff winner was Jim DeMint.[5][6]
2005 mayoral election
[edit]After serving two terms, McBride was defeated by challenger John Rhodes in 2005,[7] with 1,898 votes to Rhodes's 2,474 in a runoff.[3]
2020 South Carolina House District 107 race
[edit]With the unexpected resignation of incumbent Alan D. Clemmons, McBride joined the race for South Carolina House District 107. He was defeated by Case Brittain.[8]
2022 US Congressional District 7 election
[edit]In 2021, McBride announced his intent to challenge US House incumbent Tom Rice.[9] He joined a field of seven candidates and placed sixth, with the Republican primary won by Russell Fry.[10]
2026 US Senate Republican special primary
[edit]On June 12, 2026, McBride announced a petition campaign to be on the US Senate ballot as an independent, with ten thousand signatures needed.[11] With the unexpected death of US Senate incumbent and Republican nominee Lindsey Graham, a Republican special primary was set for August 11. McBride filed for the seat on July 21, 2026.[12] He was defeated in the first round of the special primary, placing last in a field of ten candidates.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Who Served When: A History of Myrtle Beach Mayors and Council Members". www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Moredock, Will (November 25, 2009). "Politics in Myrtle Beach — The Rise and Fall of Mark McBride". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- 1 2 "Eight-year Myrtle Beach mayor voted out". Star News. Associated Press. November 16, 2005. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Cillizza, Chris (August 4, 2003). "Hollings to Retire at End of Term". Roll Call. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Klepper, David. "McBride to run for U.S. Senate". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "2004: SC Senate Republican Primary Debate". Furman University. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "McBride voted out as Myrtle Beach mayor". WIS. November 16, 2005. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Case Brittain Eviscerates Mark McBride In Horry County SC State House Race - FITSNews". August 19, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Rodriquez, Jay (June 3, 2021). "Former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride plans to challenge Rep. Tom Rice in 2022". Post and Courier. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ "2022 South Carolina U.S. House – District 7 Republican Primary Results". CNN. June 15, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Mangrum, Dick (June 12, 2026). "Salem man pulls political surprise". 101.7 WGOG. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Chantelle (July 24, 2026). "Here Are the Candidates Vying for Sen. Lindsey Graham's Seat – AOL". Time. Retrieved July 26, 2026 – via AOL.